By this repulfe receiv'd, and hold'st in Hell Thus they the Son of God our Saviour meek 625 630 635 PLANS PARADISE LOST. The Perfons. Mofes godoyil, recounting how he affum'd his true body; that it corrupts not, because of his [abode] with God in the mount; declares the like of Enoch and Eliah; befides the purity of the place, that certain pure winds, dews, and clouds, preserve it from corruption; whence exhorts to the fight of God; tells they cannot fee Adam in the state of innocence by reafon of their fin. Juftice Mercy Wifdom debating what should become of Man, if he fall. Chorus of Angels fing a hymn of the creation. Heavenly Love. A& II. Evening Star. Chorus fing the marriage fong, and defcribe Paradife, A& III. Lucifer contriving. Adam's ruin. Chorus fears for Adam, and relates Lucifer's rebel Confcience cites them to God's examination. Chorus bewails, and tells the good Adam hath loft. |